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Jack Cook
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Aug 14, 1945 2 F4U-1D Corsairs of VMF-122 #804 flown by 1Lt Don Wilson and #707 flown by 1Lt Gene Youngs are ready to taxi out from their base on Pelilu for a early morning CAP. Morning colors are played holding the Corsairs up for a short moment. In the middle of the patrol they are told to RTB and returned to a joyful crowd of Marines to hear that the war is over!!
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Nice shot! This would make a nice painting or diorama.

Thanks Jack!
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Mmmmmm....good photo, but I'll still go with the two air to airs I got from Mr Allnutt that are hanging on my wall (see his avatar) as the best Corsair pics I've ever seen....

And I still owe him Firefly prints in return...

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Mmmmmm....good photo, but I'll still go with the two air to airs I got from Mr Allnutt that are hanging on my wall (see his avatar) as the best Corsair pics I've ever seen....

And I still owe him Firefly prints in return...

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Many thanks Mark... that means a lot coming from you!

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That's a great photo! 8)
But, the difference is vintage vs. modern and posted vs unposed.
Sorta like Ted Turner colorizing all those classic B & W movies.
Nothing beats an original. :!: :!:

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WAY cool! Bet that was a patrol they were happy to abort...

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I can't even begin to imagine the elation those pilots must have felt to know that their last combat sortie of WWII was behind them.
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Everytime I look at that photo I see a wonderful opportunity
for a great painting.8)
Hello Wade...anyone home??? :wink:

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